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Deuter Aircontact Lite 45+10 vs Vaude Asymmetric 42+8

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Deuter Aircontact Lite 45+10 is the lighter option — 70 g lighter than the Vaude Asymmetric 42+8 (4% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Deuter Aircontact Lite 45+10 Vaude Asymmetric 42+8
Weight 1,570 g · 1.570 kg · 3.46 lb 1,640 g · 1.640 kg · 3.62 lb
Brand Deuter Vaude
Category Backpack Backpack
Deuter Aircontact Lite 45+10
1,570 g

Lightweight 45+10L pack with Aircontact Lite back.

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Vaude Asymmetric 42+8
1,640 g

42-liter trekking backpack with 8L expandable capacity. Asymmetric design balances load distribution with maximum comfort for multi-day expeditions.

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Deuter Aircontact Lite 45+10 vs Vaude Asymmetric 42+8: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Deuter Aircontact Lite 45+10 wins — at 1,570 g it is 70 g (4%) lighter than the Vaude Asymmetric 42+8 (1,640 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest backpack page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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